486 Boko Haram suspects arrested in Abia State Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:10 PM PDT There was heightened fear in parts of the South-East on Monday as news spread that hundreds of persons suspected to be Boko Haram members were arrested in Abia State. The suspects, including eight... |
Iran 0-0 Nigeria: Super Eagles play disappointing draw Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:15 PM PDT Iran and Nigeria were forced to settle for the first draw of the 2014 World Cup on Monday as there were no goals in Curitiba. Nigeria dominated possession in the Group F fixture at Arena da Baixada... |
"We are coming for you" - Fear grips Chibok residents as Boko Haram threatens to attack again Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:17 PM PDT There was panic in Chibok local government area of Borno state, where over 200 female students of Government Girls Secondary School were abducted by Islamic militants, Boko Haram following a letter... |
Iran Vs Nigeria: Mikel is man of the match- FIFA Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:40 PM PDT Nigeria midfielder, John Mikel Obi was awarded the Man of the Match against Iran, by the Football governing body, The Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA. According to FIFA,... |
Fans lament Nigeria’s goalless draw with Iran Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:34 PM PDT Kashimawo Laloko, ex-Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Association, has expressed concern over Nigeria's performance against Iran in their first group game at the ongoing World Cup in... |
Oduah, Soludo still under probe –EFCC Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:26 PM PDT The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said that it is still investigating a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, and a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Charles... |
UNIAbuja shut indefinitely over students’ protest Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:22 PM PDT The University Of Abuja has been shut indefinitely following a protest by students on the two campuses. The institution was closed down on Monday by the University's Governing Council while the... |
Police probe planned bombing of Imo church Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:19 PM PDT The police on Monday said it had started investigation into Sunday's planned bombing of a Church in Owerri, Imo State. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Frank Mba, made the disclosure at a... |
Taraba: 40 killed in sectarian violence Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:14 PM PDT No fewer than 40 people were killed in an inter tribal sectarian strife, which engulfed Wukari town of Taraba state. Several others we also said to have been wounded while many houses were razed to... |
Okocha blames Keshi for Iran draw Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:01 PM PDT Super Eagles Captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has said Coach Stephen Keshi should be held responsible for the lame approach the team adopted in the goaless draw against Iran last night. Speaking as... |
WORLD CUP: Ghana 1-2 USA: Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:58 PM PDT A late goal from defender John Brooks helped the United States to a 2-1 win over Ghana in their World Cup opener in Natal on Monday. Supporters had barely found their seats for the Group G clash... |
In Pictures: Iran 0-0 Nigeria Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:59 PM PDT |
Suspending New Power Tariff’ll Kill Sector – NERC Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:33 PM PDT The Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Dr. Sam Amadi, has raised the alarm that any attempt made to suspend the planned review of the electricity tariff regime will result in the... |
Iran offers to assist Nigeria on nuclear technology Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:36 PM PDT Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Saeed Koozechi, on Monday said Iran was willing to offer assistance on nuclear technology to boost Nigeria's electricity supply. Koozechi, in an interview... |
Ekiti showers monarchs with car gifts Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:22 PM PDT Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Monday presented cars to Attah of Ayede Ekiti, Oba Mumini Orisagbemi and the Olupole of Ipole Iloro, Oba Oladele Babatola. Fayemi, who was... |
Chinese couple to die for rape, murder Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:22 PM PDT A Chinese man and his wife were sentenced to death and life imprisonment, respectively by a court in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Monday in a case involving attempted rape... |
I’ve not declared any political intention -Aliyu Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:37 PM PDT Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, on Monday said that he has not declared any ambition for the election taking place in 2015. There had been speculations that the governor was either... |
Our time is running out -Kutigi tells delegates Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:30 PM PDT The Chairman of the National Conference, Justice Idris Kutigi, on Monday told delegates that time allocated for the conference was running out. Kutigi, a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, who spoke... |
Stay away from Ekiti, PDP tells APC govs Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:22 PM PDT The Peoples Democratic Party, Ekiti chapter, has warned the 16 Governors of the All Progressives Congress to stay away from Ekiti State during the June 21 governorship election. The party, which,... |
We won’t allow Boko Haram in S’East -Obiano Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:22 PM PDT Barely 24 hours after security operatives discovered bombs planted in the premises of a branch of Living Faith World Bible Church, a.k.a. Winners Chapel, in Owerri, Imo State, Governor Willy Obiano... |
Ekiti gov election will be peaceful - IG Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:29 PM PDT The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, has said that the highest number of support personnel and equipment are being deployed from the Force Headquarters to Ekiti State for the... |
25 traders killed in another Borno village market attack Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:03 AM PDT Not less than 25 persons were reportedly killed in a market in Askira Uba local government area of Borno state when gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists attacked on Sunday morning, residents... |
CAN declares ‘war’ on boko haram Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:03 AM PDT The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Imo has called on Christians to embark on fasting and prayers to fight terrorism spiritually. The Chairman of CAN in Imo, Bishop Stanford Nwogu, made... |
Mandela’s family ends mourning Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:01 AM PDT The family of the late South African President, Nelson Mandela, ended the traditional mourning period for him on Sunday with a cleansing ceremony and burning of their black mourning... |
Russia cuts off gas supplies to Ukraine Posted: 16 Jun 2014 06:26 AM PDT Ukraine's energy minister says Russia has cut off all natural gas supplies to his country, adding however that he guarantees reliable gas flows will continue to Russia's European clients who get... |
MISSING PLANE: 100 days after MH370, Malaysia vows to keep searching Posted: 16 Jun 2014 05:47 AM PDT Malaysia's government pledged Monday it "will not rest" until missing flight MH370 is found but relatives said on the 100th day since the plane's disappearance that they wanted answers, not more... |
Eto’o set to miss match with Croatia Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:02 AM PDT Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o is almost certain to miss Wednesday's World Cup game against Croatia because of injury. Eto'o has not trained for two days and is unlikely to recover in time for the... |
Michael Schumacher out of coma after 6 months, leaves hospital Posted: 16 Jun 2014 05:20 AM PDT Formula One legend, Michael Schumacher is no longer in a coma and has left the Grenoble hospital where he has been treated since a skiing accident in the Alps five months ago, his spokeswoman said on... |
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